A History of the Modern Middle East

William L. Cleveland

• Editore: Routledge
• Anno: 2018
• ISBN:
  9780429975134
• Edizione: 6
• Argomento: Politica e relazioni internazionali
• Categoria: Politica mediorientale

A History of the Modern Middle East examines the profound and often dramatic transformations of the region in the past two centuries, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the impact of US foreign policies. Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully integrating social, cultural, and economic developments, this expertly crafted account provides readers with the most comprehensive, balanced and penetrating analysis of the modern Middle East.

The sixth edition has been revised to provide a thorough account of the major developments since 2012, including the tumultuous aftermath of the Arab uprisings, the sectarian conflict in Iraq and civil war in Syria that led to the rise of ISIS, the crises in Libya and Yemen, and the United States' nuclear talks with Iran. With brand-new timelines in each part, updated select bibliographies, and expanded online instructor resources, A History of the Modern Middle East remains the quintessential text for courses on Middle East history.

Indice dei contenuti

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• List of Illustrations
• Preface to the Sixth Edition
• Acknowledgments
• A Note About Place Names and Transliteration
• Part One The Development of Islamic Civilization to the Eighteenth Century
• Part Two The Beginnings of the Era of Transformation
• Part Three The Struggle for Independence: The Interwar Era to the End of World War II
• Part Four The Independent Middle East from the End of World War II to the 1970s
• Part Five The Resurgence of Islam: The Middle East from the 1970s to the 1991 Gulf War
• Part Six Challenges to the Existing Order: The Middle East in the 1990S and 2000s
• List of Major Rulers
• Glossary
• Select Bibliography
• Index